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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240503
‘What’s happening in Wilmot Township could happen in any farm community in Ontario’ May 3, 2024 The other morning, I enjoyed (well, sort of I enjoyed) a particularly energetic workout at the gym before heading into the Legislature. I know … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ Column – We Need to See Leadership to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Last week, Ottawa hosted the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international plan to combat plastic pollution, otherwise known as INC-4. The meeting was designed with the hope that UN Member States would agree to a … Continue reading
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Community Living Month proclaimed in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – A flag raising of the Community Living flag was held in Espanola yesterday to mark the beginning of Community Living Awareness Month in Ontario Staffers and community members of Community Living attended the flag-raising at Town … Continue reading
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Sunday marks Red Dress Day
By Rosalind Russell – Communities across Canada including those on the North Shore Corridor and the Manitoulin Island will mark Red Dress Day this weekend. This Sunday, First Nation communities will mark the day, which is also known as the … Continue reading
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Art installation marks Red Dress Day
By Rosalind Russell – An art installation will make this year’s Red Dress Day a special one for a Manitoulin Island community. Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory will have an art installation in place, which was spearheaded by the community, including children … Continue reading
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Groundbreaking held for national LGBTQ+ Monument
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake lawyer was one of the dignitaries who picked up a shovel to break ground on a unique project in Ottawa earlier this week. Douglas Elliott, a strong proponent of PRIDE and gay rights helped … Continue reading
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Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury honours two CSC Nouvelon employees
By Rosalind Russell – The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury recently recognized individuals and community partners who have contributed to the successful and continuous growth of the organization including Valérie Larivière and Roxane Bigras, two Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon staffers. … Continue reading
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Victims of crime have supports in the Manitoulin Island and North Shore Corridor
By Rosalind Russell – May 12th to May 18th is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which has services available on Manitoulin Island and along the North Shore Corridor. Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services Executive Director Amy Collins says the week … Continue reading